There is a huge choice of kitchen cabinets and accessories sinks taps worktops appliances height adjustable worktops and wall units.
Disabled kitchen sink height.
Kitchen sinks sinks that have open space beneath the sink that provides wheelchair or walker accessibility will allow users to access the sink.
Fully replacing a kitchen for a disabled person who requires a greater level of access and functionality is often the best option.
Storage height specifications for accessible kitchen designs.
We offer a number of different design options with many colours in each range.
Handling of the sink needs to be considered during design to allow user to pass items from bowl to draining board using a preferred stronger side.
It is possible to supply and fit rise and fall sinks which can be set to the height most suitable for you.
The base of the sink should be insulated to prevent the users legs from being scalded when draining hot or boiling water if user is a wheelchair user or likely to be perching.
Knee clearance for a sink needs to be at least 27 high 8 deep at the knees or 11 deep for children.
Most seated users in a kitchen can fully reach shelving located from 15 to 48 inches high.
Sink tops should also be positioned to avoid unnecessary bending or reaching.
Ada kitchen sink requirements.
The sink and hob can have knee space underneath to allow a good view of the sink contents or watch food being cooked and so to prevent the need for you to stretch forward.